Thank you for this update on catasetums. I immediately rushed to check my few catasetums. They have white lines and second growth of roots, but no flower spikes. Hope to see them soon. 0:01 Please continue giving us these updates!
Hi Stephen, I have Cycnoches "Golden Showers" that I grow indoors in regular vented orchid pot. I bought it last in flower at my local nursery. I didn't repot it this Spring, but definitely will next Spring. I'm so excited that not only did not kill it yet (LOL), but it actually has a flower spike! It had three bloom spikes last year. I'm following your videos for guidance and your guidance is very helpful for me. Have a great weekend and thanks, James
Everything looking good! Except for the slackers! I have some too! 😂 the weather has been weird! Im so stoked that Catasandra is gonna bloom! Im holding my breath! I cant wait! 😂😊
Hi Stephen. Your new grow space looks really nice. We could use some of that rain here in SW Ohio. Seems like it’s always south of us or north of us. It’s warm though. Have a nice weekend. 🤗🥰
wasps are all fine and dandy until you don't notice them and then they get mad and sting you and you have to rush to grab an epi pen or else things turn out poorly.
Hi Stephen, thanks for updating us. Do you keep on adding fertilizer in those little baskets or one filling is enough? I am never sure on how much I should feed my catasetums 🙏
Hey Stephen, thanks for the update! Was going to ask a question on all the algae - seems they don't care...at the moment! Can I ask you a question as a more experienced grower: I grow in sphagnum and I'm approaching my third season in a similar setup (drainage pot in solid pot with a microfiber wick system) - reckon cycnodes and catasetum would fair alright with 3rd season sphagnum or best to repot? (Australia for context so I'm coming up to repot time next couple months)
@@zacrobertson7257 Sphagnum rots and collapses on itself, which might be too little airflow even for Catasetum. Also, the pH stops quickly, which happens when you see the slime algae form on top. I’d recommend changing the old spag!
@@alexandragorchakova439 They seem to have their own rhythm a bit different than most other Catasetums. You can let it dry and treat it as though it were spring. Or you can water it normally and withhold water in late December to keep it on track with the seasons, though you get stunted growths. Either methods will work. And it could still bloom even though it’s pushing out new growth.
Hi Stephen, did I make a mistake putting holes all over the pots, not just at the bottom PET. Am I losing to much water. Secondly, whats in your little net pots?
Nah, I see the Brazilians punching tons of holes in their pots too! I have Jim's Purely Organic fertilizer in the little net pots. Gives an extra boost of food to the plants.
I have a problem I have one catasetum and a clo. That I believe is skipping an any type of new growth.i not water I just give enough water to keep the bulbs from shriveling. My question is can they skip a growing season
Thank you for this update on catasetums. I immediately rushed to check my few catasetums. They have white lines and second growth of roots, but no flower spikes. Hope to see them soon. 0:01 Please continue giving us these updates!
@@annatydniouk5739 will do! Next week will show a really unusual Catasetum bloom
Everything looks happy under your shade cloth ! Can't wait to see blooms !
@@lesliebray8114 Thanks! Those buds should open by this time next week!
Hi Stephen, I have Cycnoches "Golden Showers" that I grow indoors in regular vented orchid pot. I bought it last in flower at my local nursery. I didn't repot it this Spring, but definitely will next Spring. I'm so excited that not only did not kill it yet (LOL), but it actually has a flower spike! It had three bloom spikes last year. I'm following your videos for guidance and your guidance is very helpful for me. Have a great weekend and thanks, James
Oh, that's a cool hybrid! Not a great name, but definitely a cool hybrid! lol
@@SVKLOrchids LOL, if anyone asks me, I'll say it's called Golden Rain. The blooms smell just like bananas.
@@JamesBrown-i2e Oh, I didn’t realize it smells like bananas! 😍
Everything looking good! Except for the slackers! I have some too! 😂 the weather has been weird! Im so stoked that Catasandra is gonna bloom! Im holding my breath! I cant wait! 😂😊
Ugh, there''s always some slackers!! I can't wait to see that Catasandra!
Hi Stephen. Your new grow space looks really nice. We could use some of that rain here in SW Ohio. Seems like it’s always south of us or north of us. It’s warm though. Have a nice weekend. 🤗🥰
@@shirleyholt898 I hope you have a good weekend too!
About half of mine are spiking. Most have more roots growing.
They sure are getting big..
Looks great.
@@richardlawton1023 They get big, quick!!
So excited to follow your channel.
@@deniserichards1301 Good to meet you! Feel free to ask questions!
I have a nice growth on mine but haven’t seen signs of a spike yet. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Hopefully soon!
wasps are all fine and dandy until you don't notice them and then they get mad and sting you and you have to rush to grab an epi pen or else things turn out poorly.
@@michaelmccarthy4077 I’ve never had one sting me! Luckily, I’m not allergic though.
Hi Stephen, thanks for updating us. Do you keep on adding fertilizer in those little baskets or one filling is enough? I am never sure on how much I should feed my catasetums 🙏
@@francescamatrunola388 Yes, I’ll add more to the baskets soon! I usually fill them once in the spring and once mid season, around now.
Been waiting for another video…posting again soon?
The newest one was published 20 minutes ago!
Hey Stephen, thanks for the update! Was going to ask a question on all the algae - seems they don't care...at the moment! Can I ask you a question as a more experienced grower: I grow in sphagnum and I'm approaching my third season in a similar setup (drainage pot in solid pot with a microfiber wick system) - reckon cycnodes and catasetum would fair alright with 3rd season sphagnum or best to repot? (Australia for context so I'm coming up to repot time next couple months)
@@zacrobertson7257 Sphagnum rots and collapses on itself, which might be too little airflow even for Catasetum. Also, the pH stops quickly, which happens when you see the slime algae form on top. I’d recommend changing the old spag!
I've got new growth instead of spike on FDK ( in October) , plant is big, but Im not sure it will bloom now😢
@@alexandragorchakova439 They seem to have their own rhythm a bit different than most other Catasetums. You can let it dry and treat it as though it were spring. Or you can water it normally and withhold water in late December to keep it on track with the seasons, though you get stunted growths. Either methods will work. And it could still bloom even though it’s pushing out new growth.
Hi Stephen, did I make a mistake putting holes all over the pots, not just at the bottom PET. Am I losing to much water. Secondly, whats in your little net pots?
Nah, I see the Brazilians punching tons of holes in their pots too! I have Jim's Purely Organic fertilizer in the little net pots. Gives an extra boost of food to the plants.
@@SVKLOrchids I have Jim's Purely Organic fertilizer. Will put pots in all my plants. (I did put some on top of the plants loose)
My catasetum has white lines on the bulb with leaves and a couple new bulbs shooting out .. should I stop watering them now?
@@TropiChic no, continue watering!
@@SVKLOrchids Thanks!
I have a problem I have one catasetum and a clo. That I believe is skipping an any type of new growth.i not water I just give enough water to keep the bulbs from shriveling. My question is can they skip a growing season
@@james82430 I’ve heard of it, but I haven’t seen it myself!
How about growing them bare root?
@@venehamilton7010 Unfortunately, they love wet feet and you just can’t get that mounted.
@@SVKLOrchids thanks for your reply